Letter from the RRMEA President |
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Greetings RRMEA members!
Welcome to summer! What a perfect time to enjoy the many blessings we enjoy in the Red River Valley!
The first annual RRMEA Golf Social will take place on August 21 at Suite Shots in Fargo. This event will help us raise $15,000 to benefit youth manufacturing programs in our area. You can register individually or in teams of 2, 4 or 6 people. We are looking for sponsors, too. You can sponsor one or two golf bays at Suite Shots. Let’s make this first fundraising event a great one!
The recent legislation session was quite impactful for our members on both sides of the river. In North Dakota.. Read more.
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Mission: The Red River Manufacturers & Engineers Association (RRMEA) was created to elevate, promote, and celebrate manufacturing and engineering by providing advocacy, education, networking and programs to enhance the success of members and their communities.
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Marvin products for builders, architects and homeowners
Marvin is a fourth-generation family-owned and -led business head-quartered in Warroad, Minnesota, with more than 7,000 employees across 16 cities in North America.
As a more than 110-year-old, family-owned and -led company, Marvin is in a unique position to both carry on the legacy of the generations before us and to innovate for the generations yet to come. Over the last five years, Marvin has strategically doubled in size. That growth has allowed us to significantly expand our Fargo-based operations, where we... Read more.
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New member orientation
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
2:00 pm • Online
Join us for an overview of what your membership entails, meet the association staff, learn, ask questions, and get acquainted with other newbies!
This event is open to all current members; all employees welcome.
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RRMEA Golf Social
Monday, August 21, 2023
1:00 pm • Suite Shots, Fargo
Join us for a fun afternoon of golf for a good cause! Proceeds will be used to benefit youth manufacturing programs in the area!
Register individually or teams of 2, 4, or 6 golfers.
Sponsor one or two golf bays at Suite Shots.
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October: Minnesota Manufacturing Month
In-person and virtual tours
To celebrate Manufacturing Month facilities throughout Minnesota will be opening their doors for tours in October. It is an opportunity for schools, families, and the general public to discover the innovative and high-tech world of modern manufacturing.
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View webinar and meeting recordings
All the recorded virtual meetings and webinars are available at:
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ND: HB1168, the automation tax credit, was signed into law in May. In February RRMEA sent a letter of support to the North Dakota House Appropriations Committee and asked them to vote yes on HB1168. Read the full update.
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MN: Paid leave and cannabis bills signed
The Minnesota legislature passed the paid family and medical leave legislation in early May and Gov. Tim Walz signed it into law on May 25. Read more.
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RRMEA members and guests enjoyed a workforce presentation by Mike Henke, followed by a tour of Vanna Adventure Vans on March 28, 2023. |
Shannon Full, FMWF Chamber President, spoke at the April 25 RREMA meeting, followed by a tour of Cardinal IG in Fargo. |
RRMEA members and guests enjoyed an educational and fun meeting on May 23, 2023 at ComDel Innovation in Wahpeton. |
Web marketing minute
Using live video builds trust with your customers. One of the greatest benefits of going live is increasing trust with your customers. Live video establishes a strong level of humanization that is hard to achieve through your website, email newsletter, or even static videos. Through live video you have the opportunity to show your culture and passion for your work. You can be a little less polished so your audience can get a better sense of who you really are as a company. Contact Becky, Communications Director, with questions.
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Board Bio - Russel Martinson, RRMEA Secretary |
Russell Martinson is the Director of Sales for "Be More Colorful" which is a provider of real-world virtual reality solutions for any industry located in Fargo, ND. He has 18 years of experience in sales and brings a passion for relationship building/ networking and customer satisfaction. Prior to entering the sales world, he was an elementary school teacher for five years in rural North Dakota. Russell lives in West Fargo, ND and enjoys spending time and having new adventures with his wife and kids. |
Sponsorship packages
As the central office serving RRMEA, our job is to help your business succeed. 2023 sponsorship packages are still available. You can reach your prospects, customers and fellow members. Learn more!
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MMA launching new magazine: First issue will include annual MMA directory
MMA’s membership directory is going to change formats in 2023! The annual printed directory will be included in the inaugural issue of a printed magazine coming out in late October. Midwest Manufacturing Journal will be a full-color standard-size magazine, published quarterly.
The editorial focus of the magazine will be to serve manufacturers in the Midwest with articles and resources on workforce development, legislative advocacy, leadership, innovation, safety, education, networking, partnerships, and more. MORE.
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White list MMA staff
Please white list or add our emails to your contact list:
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(701) 730-1642
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Thank you to our valued sponsors! |
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